Suspect in Jackson Culver's robbery listed in critical condition

Suspect in Culver's shooting had list of prior offenses

New details have been released from the investigation of a restaurant robbery in Washington County on Sunday.

In a joint news release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, West Bend police and Jackson police, officials said the man who attempted to rob the Culver's restaurant on Tillie Lake Court in Jackson is in critical condition.

Police said a store manager and employee were preparing to open the restaurant around 8:20 a.m. when they heard a noise outside the rear of the building.

According to the release, as the manager opened the rear door and was confronted by a man wearing a mask and armed with a shotgun.

Police said the manager and robber, a 24-year-old Waukesha man, struggled for control of the shotgun. During the struggle, the robber produced a knife and stabbed the manager in the head.

As officers arrived, police said the robber gained control of the shotgun and pointed it at officers.

An officer from the Jackson Police Department and two Washington County deputies fired at the suspect.

Both the manager and suspect were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital following the attempted robbery. The manager was treated and released. The suspect was transferred to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa and is listed in critical condition.

Police said the suspect has prior convictions including fleeing an officer, resisting an officer, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct.

Several charges have been forwarded to the Washington County District Attorney's Office for review.

Culver's restaurant reopened Monday.

"Our employees that were involved are at home. They are healing. They're going to be OK," said restaurant manager Vinnie Busalacchi. "We're just trying to be like business as usual, so people feel safe."

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